Introducing Brian Hammons:
Brian Hammons is President and CEO of Hammons Products Company the leading commercial processor of American Black Walnuts, located in Stockton, Missouri. He is the third-generation leader of this unique company, which was started in 1946. Brian was named President of Hammons Products in 1997; and, in July 1999 was also named CEO of the company.
He grew up in the Springfield area, the rural town of Stockton. Brian earned a B.S. in Marketing from Missouri State University and a J.D. (law degree) from Southern Methodist University Law School in Dallas, TX.
Growing up in a small-town church, it wasn’t until college that Brian truly came to Christ. His initial hunger to grow in faith was encouraged through the college outreach of a local Methodist church near campus. Brian’s calling and passion for the ministry of laity helps him reflect Christ in his everyday living and has shaped his leadership in business and many other organizations. Brian continues to learn faith, hope, and have greater trust in God, with Romans 15:13 one of his favorite verses.
He currently serves as Chairman of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Brian serves on the board of the Foundation for Evangelism, and served on the boards for many other organizations, including Mercy Hospital Springfield, Victory Mission, the Missouri State University Board of Governors, and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. He was named one of “50 Missourians You Need to Know” by Ingram’s Kansas City magazine.
Brian and his wife of 43 years, Kim, have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.